ORDINANCE NO.
5866
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ALBANY MUNICIPAL CODE ( AMC)
2. 25, ALBANY HUMAN
RELATIONS COMMISSION
WHEREAS, after discussion at its December 15, 2015, meeting, the Human Relations Commission is
requesting that the City Council consider amending AMC Section 2. 25. 030, Term of office and initial
appointment, to remove the following restriction:
Members may not serve more than six consecutive
years on the Commission. After serving six consecutive years, a member must leave the Commission for
one year before being eligible for reappointment.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PEOPLE OF THE CITY OF ALBANY DO ORDAIN AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1:
AMC Chapter 2. 25 is amended to read as follows:
AMC 2. 25
Albany Human Relations Commission
AMC 2. 25. 005
Established.
There is hereby established a Human Relations Commission for the City of Albany which shall consist of
seven ( 7) members.
Each Councilor and the Mayor shall appoint one member to the Commission; the
appointment will then be ratified by the City Council.
AMC 2. 25. 010
Purpose.
The Human Relations Commission is established by the Albany City Council to promote harmonious
relations among the citizens of Albany. It is created to recommend programs, activities, ordinances,
expenditures, and other appropriate governmental activities which will serve the goal of maintaining
respectful interactions within our community.
AMC 2. 25. 020
Criteria to be considered for appointment.
It is expected that each appointee will be committed to the philosophy of inclusion, equal opportunity, and
fair treatment for all residents of Albany. The City Council will endeavor to appoint commissioners who
represent a cross -section of the entire community. Appointees must reside within the Albany city limits.
AMC 2. 25. 030
Term of office and initial appointment.
The initial membership of the Human Relations Commission shall be established by the Mayor and
Council. Three of the initially appointed members shall serve a three -year term, two of the initially
appointed members shall serve a two -year term, and two of the initially appointed members shall serve a
one -year term. Initial terms of appointment will be staggered according to the alphabetical order of the
appointee' s surname, beginning with three -year terms for those closest to the beginning of the alphabet.
Thereafter, as the terms expire, the Mayor and each Councilor, shall
appoint replacement members for
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three -year terms.
Six
Members shall serve without compensation.
All members of the Human Relations
Commission will serve at the pleasure of the Council and may be removed from their position by the
Council at any time without cause. Any vacancies in the Commission shall be filled through appointment
by the appropriate Councilor and ratification by the City Council.
AMC 2. 25. 040
Duties and responsibilities.
The Human Relations Commission shall meet periodically in public sessions at dates, times, and places as
may be established by the Commission. The Commission shall have the duty 010.
to make recommendations
In formulating its
to the City Council and the City Manager as outlined in AMC 2. 25.
recommendations, the Human Relations Commission shall strive for actions that lead to positive and
respectful relations in the community. The duties of the Commission will not include the investigation or
sanctioning of individual acts of unlawful or discriminatory
behavior but will, instead, focus on
recommending community activities that may be expected to promote positive change. The duties of the
Human Relations Commission may be revised at any time, after public notice, by resolution.
AMC 2. 25. 050
Procedures.
The Human Relations Commission shall elect a chairperson and a vice chairperson. A majority of the
members shall constitute a quorum. The Commission shall keep a journal of its proceedings, which shall
be kept on file in the office of the City Recorder.
Passed by the Council:
Approved by the Mayor:
Effective Date:
Jan
13,
2016
Jan
13,
2016
Deb
12,
2016
Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk